December 19 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Came To Save Us From Our Sins | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenDecember 18, 202412mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

Jesus came to save us not just from sin, but to save us from sin progressively, leading to a life where we become more like Him. The Christian life is a race requiring perseverance, discipline, and refusing to be discouraged by setbacks. True victory means striving to enter heaven and hear Jesus say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

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Going higher in the New CovenantComparing the old covenant to the Stone Age and the New Covenant to today's facilities, Jesus came to lift us higher despite the devil whispering that it is not possible.

Pressing on toward the goalEven after walking with God for decades, Paul confessed he had not yet attained perfection, but he refused to get discouraged and pressed on toward the goal.

Saved from sin, not just hellWe were predestined to become like Jesus Christ, and the angel told Joseph that Jesus would save His people from their sins, not merely from hell.Romans 8:29

Progressive transformation like creationJust as God restored the dark and formless earth in stages over six days rather than all at once, the Holy Spirit and the word of God transform us progressively.

Get up and keep runningIf you slip and fall in the Christian race, do not lie down in despair; get up and run with the determination to win.

Everyone can come firstPaul instructs the carnal Corinthian church to run in such a way that they will win, proving that everyone in the Christian life can come first.

Hearing 'well done good and faithful servant'Coming first in the Christian race means hearing Jesus say 'well done good and faithful servant' at the end of our lives.

Discipline like an athleteJust as Olympic marathon runners practice strict physical discipline and deny themselves temporary temptations, believers must discipline their attitude toward sin.

Discipline our eyes and tongueWe must confess past indiscipline with our eyes and tongue, asking the Lord for the strength to be disciplined so we can hear His approval.

The Father's pleasure in Jesus at His baptismAt Jesus' baptism, the voice from heaven declared Him the beloved Son after watching Him live faithfully in Nazareth for thirty years without doing miracles or preaching.

Working faithfully as a carpenterJesus spent His early years working humbly as a carpenter to earn a living and care for His family, proving that everyday faithfulness matters to God.

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